Passat Sedan V6-2792cc 2.8L DOHC (AAA) SFI (1997)
Suspension Strut / Shock Absorber: Service and Repair
Rear Suspension
Rear
NOTE:
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The rear axle and wheel bearings are identical on Base and Plus suspension versions.
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Welding and straightening of the axle beam is not permissible.
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Directly below the component legend are the Fig. numbers. Please refer to these for information regarding removal and installation instructions.
1
Wheel Bolt
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Tighten to: 110 Nm (81 ft. lbs.)
2
Self-Locking Hex Nut
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Tighten to: 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.)
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When tightening the nut the axle beam must be in the horizontal position (unladened vehicle state)
3
Hex Bolt
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Tighten to: 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
4
Suspension Strut
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Removing and installing, refer to Fig. 1 to Fig. 3
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Disassembling and assembling. Refer to Strut. See:
5
Wheel Bearing
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Servicing, refer to Wheel Bearing. See: Wheel Bearing
6
Nut
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Tighten to: 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
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Use only self-locking nuts with captive washers
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When tightening nut the axle beam must be in the horizontal position (unladened vehicle state)
7
Hex Bolt
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Installed from center of vehicle
8
Shouldered Bolt
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Tighten to: 70 Nm (52 ft. lbs.)
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If threads are damaged, refer to Repair Cap Nut In Side Member
9
Mounting Bracket with Retainer
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For brake pressure regulator
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Installation position, refer to Fig. 4
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Check and if necessary adjust rear axle total toe after installation